Adam Platt picked the tramezzi here (served only at lunch) as his favorite sandwich in Midtown. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
You’re 178 feet above streetlevel at this new rooftop bar in the Flower District. Stop by on Monday nights for live music, and try the Spicy Rita, a jalapeño-infused margarita. Read more.
Try the lemongrass caramel ribs here, which Adam Platt calls “the finest ribs (sticky, charred, infused with lemongrass and caramel) ever to be served in the vicinity of 56th Street and Fifth Avenue." Read more.
The meat's the thing, but we also love the drinks here. Try the 'Cue, a super-refreshing blend of rum, smoked pineapple, lime juice, yuzu juice, Tabasco,and Pernod. Read more.
In his New York Diet, Frank Bruni tells us that he's "a huge, huge fan of the chicken-salad sandwich ... there's one slice of smoked Gouda at the bottom and it's very mayonnaisey, which I love." Read more.
Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. Read more.
The food takes a backseat to the scene here (skip the gummy gnocchi) but you can’t go wrong with chef Joey Campanaro’s famous meatball sliders. There’s a good burger, too – but only at lunch. Read more.
It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
This spot serves more than 70 bourbons and whiskeys (including Utah’s High West Rocky Mountain rye). Our favorite drink is the citrusy punch amped up with chai-infused Wild Turkey and Batavia Arrack ( Read more.
Frank Bruni recommends the small flatbread pizzas in his New York Diet, in particular one that pairs "a bevy of caramelized onions and very nice Parmigiano Reggiano." Read more.
Danny Meyer’s very tasty brisket sandwich, mounded neatly with pickles and slaw on a brioche bun, is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more.
This waterside spot serves specialty 'tails like the OJ/Amaretto/coconut rum "A Day at the Beach", & a light & dark rum "Cruzan Bucket" to go w/ foods opts like the Sam Summer-drenched "Drunken Clams" Read more.
The restaurant’s old tradition of creating a 3-course “Farmers Market Dinner” each Friday is back on with an accompanying “Farm to Glass” cocktail to go with the dinner. $45 per person. Read more.
An expansive beer list that boasts upward of 130 bottles and drafts. Just like that, Bethesda became a lot cooler.
The restaurant located on the Potomac will have countdown clocks prominently posted to make sure everyone knows when the sun is about to set. Read more.
Let someone else decide what gets put on your plate. Get down on this Japanese spots Omakase meal, which remixes to something new every 3 weeks. Read more.
It's got everything you need. Boisterous, after-work izakaya drinking culture? Check. The kushiyaki serving skewered & grilled meats? Check. The raw bar slicing up the freshest fish from Japan? Check.
Get an "adult milkshake" spiked with Bailey's and Kahlua at this Old-timey homey-ness on the Hill. Read more.
Every Wednesday at 5pm during the Spring/Summer they'll be grilling up grub like Bison Burgers & NY Strip from a massive patio-side grill. Far better than your portable hibachi.
This Capitol-side eatery's got crushed-ice "Sno Cone" summer 'tails like the the cachaca/pineapple/spearmint/smoked black salt "Rehoboth" (beaches love it!). Read more.
Throw a "Ben's Lobster BLT" down your gullet. This tasty sandwich's stuffed with bacon, tarragon sauce, and "decadent lobster." They've also got plenty of booze for extinguishing the fire of sobriety. Read more.
a sit-down restaurant without an in-house brewery scheduled to open next week with 12 beers on tap, 20 by the bottle, a line of pizzas, and a fire in its belly. Read more.
DFH’s high-alcohol brews will run through your veins as you sample Scion’s fiery shrimp, goat-cheese-stuffed dates, and braised Burgundy duck. $49.95 a person.
Vidalia “24,” a marathon tasting menu with two dozen market-driven courses. It will be, without doubt, the most adventurous (and delicious) eating test of your life. $150 per person. Fri & Sat only. Read more.
Sure, you can get an omelet and French toast off of Birch & Barley’s new brunch menu, but you can also order house-brined corned beef hash, fried chicken and waffles, and buffalo chicken flatbread. Read more.
An homage to Maine seafood & clam shacks. Brick-oven roasted littleneck clams, fried Chatham cod, buttery lobster rolls, &, of course, clam chowder - they’re all here. Only thing missing is the ocean. Read more.
The Games come to an end on Sunday, and Evening Star Café is conducting its own closing ceremonies. the Alexandria restaurant is hosting an oyster roast (with beer, of course). The party start at 1PM.
Embrace the “Gin Manifesto” at this booze temple serving rotating gin & tonic flights. #thrillist Read more.
The new joint sells 50 wines by the glass and offers up seasonal dishes by chef Teddy Diggs, who used to work the pans at Blue Ridge. If you still want to light up, take your Marlboros outside.
When President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden stop by for a bite than you know it's a good place.
Crab Imperiale and a king’s carving of succulent prime rib - does it get any better? This is the kind of place that will make you treat your lady like a lady, and yourself like Lord of the Manor.
For BLT Steak’s birthday ( March 3), the place is practically giving away entrees at $33.04 a pop. Sides, signature cocktails and dessert will come cheap, too, at a mere $3.03 each.
WTP is an attempt to create Big Apple pies right in the heart of Capitol Hill. Maybe it will put to rest the debate over whether NYC pizza is all about the water. Officially opens on July 12.
Pete’s serves up raised-crust (not thin, dammit) pies, the signature style of New England pizzerias. It’s set to open at the end of the month. Read more.
finally opened this week in Falls Church, they offer specialty pies (like seasonal & burrata-stuffed rounds), traditional pies & “simple” pies (think: cheese-less, if you can). Read more.
giant, Italian-made woodburning oven, makes all the difference. Which makes for a great pizza when eating here. Read more.
A truly casual place offering house-made pizzas, panini, salads, & pastas. Perhaps now you can sit out on the patio without fretting over the bill.
Corned beef hash topped with three fried eggs, home fries, a side of Hollandaise, and copious shakes of Tabasco. Where else can you get this at 3 AM?
This tiny restored diner is fitted with all manner of antique accessories. Better yet, they’re serving up classic griddle-heavy grub. Think of it as the best of American grease-tronomy.
It’s serving comfy, classic French bistro food-the kind of stuff that transcends culinary trends & fashions. We’re talking snails in herbed butter, onion soup, charcuterie, steak frites, & coq au vin.
Grab the ‘sausage of the day’ at this counter ordering, orange-walled dining hall specializing in all manner of exotic, food cart-y dishes. #thrillist Read more.
The new Blue Ridge looks like a better fit all around. And why not? It’s turned into a beer-driven comfort food spot with dozens and dozens of bottles and drafts available. Read more.
Order one of the ‘dirty’ items at this café of sit-down soul. #thrillist Read more.
This garden-level 'nada nook serves up bite-sized blasts of flaky goodness, eschewing traditional ethnic recipes to mix n' match from all over the globe. Cobble them together to design your own meal. Read more.
They instituted a Chef of the Day program, in which notable toques (or just regular Joes) take over the kitchen & cook for everyone who walks into the restaurant that night. Every night is a surprise.
The dim-lit downstairs bar of this gloriously minimalist dive pours 12 unexpectedly high-end drafts. Read more.
This wifi-equipped lounge's main-attraction cheesecakes come in fresh takes like Cookies n' Cream in addition to standards like key lime and German Chocolate. Read more.
This new resto/bar's got a basement boasting taps built into certain tables from which you can POUR YOUR OWN BEER Read more.
A subterranean party room that serves 20+ beers (like Dogfish Head & Flying Dog) and ALL cocktails in sizable pint glasses (or for the truly adventurous, 22oz.-ers). Read more.
Steak & pasta: When you think about it, the combo is not too far removed from that beloved American institution of steak & potatoes. The spot is located right across the street from the Eastern Market Read more.
serves up a variety patties, from venison and bison to salmon and portobello. There are even plans to add tuna and veggie burgers in the near future. PS: 20+ beers on tap, just so you know. Read more.
The Alliance Tavern holds Tuesday night Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments. You can’t win millions, but you can nosh on home-made fried chicken while playing cards. Tuesdays. at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m Read more.
They’re using a giant Southern Pride unit to smoke Texas-style brisket, Memphis-style dry ribs & Carolina-style pork, but their most interesting creation is a smoked all-beef hot dog. Read more.
Gargantuan portions are par for the course here. Order the lobster rolls appetizer, and be sure to come on Thursdays for half-priced bottles of wine.
Happy hour is a must at this popular downtown eatery. It goes all day on Monday and Tuesday and features drink deals, cheap burgers and pizza.
Be sure to order the red velvet cake for dessert, which is gooey delicious. Read more.
The newly-opened second location is far roomier than the original Georgetown location. Swing by during happy hour for $1 oysters from the raw bar. Read more.
The new cheese program from pastry chef Brent Balika is impressive. We love the Le Brenton Blugeres, which are gougeres filled with whipped blue cheese.
Don't expect any airs at this old-fashioned crab house. Brown butcher's paper covers the tables, and crabs are the name of the game.
A roasted beet salad, smoked salmon salad, and the beer menu are notable menu items.
For dessert, order the macarons au citron fourré à la crème de citron, a lemon macaron filled with lemon curd.
Spring means an open patio at this charming French spot. Standouts include the duck confit and lobster atop a bed of lentils, minced carrots, and tomatoes.
The cheese plate at this upscale Capitol Hill spot is one of the best in town. Varieties from around the world are featured on the menu, as well as helpful wine pairings.
This Capitol Hill eatery offers upscale, modern Vietnamese fare, but the chili-glazed chicken wings with scallions are the real star. Read more.
The Bethesda location of José Andrés' popular small plates eatery is a taste of Spain in Bethesda. Plates to order include Andrés' famous red and white gazpachos and the date-and-bacon fritters.
Don't expect anything too risque at the drag brunches on Sundays. The crowd is mostly women and their mothers, often in attendance in conjunction with a bachelorette party.
Sushi is obviously the star here, but try cooked items like aged tofu with chili daikon and ginger broth. Read more.
This old-school deli offers some of the best traditional subs in the city. Order the 'G-Man' sub, so named after two 1970s-era FBI agents who requested a sub not on the menu.
Of the 38 hoagie options available, our favorite is the '9th Street Italian' with Genoa salami, capicola, prosciutto, and sharp provolone.
Several pates and terrines are made in-house, including a dill-infused testa and a smooth chicken liver mousse.
The menu at Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar conjures images of the Big Easy and Bourbon Street. Order the Sazerac cocktail and the gumbo with andouille sausage.
Order the momo, which are Himalayan dumplings. One plate is enough for a whole meal. Read more.
Hoagies are an Italian-American invention, but the 'German Cold Cut Hoagie' here is worth a try. This version piles German luncheon meat and Swiss cheese high on a soft roll.
What to get: Corn chowder (summer); Thai-style mussels; hanger steak with chimichurri; cheeseburger; roast chicken; apple crisp; potato pancakes with house-made apple sauce (brunch).
We gravitate to this high-toned farm-to-table destination whenever we’re in the mood for brunch and whenever we’re trying to satisfy a group of disparate personalities. Service is attentive & polished
